For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 291 students in Umatilla County, OR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR are Ukiah Charter School, Helix Charter School and Nixyaawii Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Umatilla County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Umatilla County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Umatilla County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Helix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR include Ukiah Charter School, Helix Charter School and Nixyaawii Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Umatilla County?
3 public charter schools are located in Umatilla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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